- Financial and Legal
- Accommodation and Transport
- Emotional/Mental Health Wellbeing
- Treatment and Research
- Cancer Specific Info
- Family & Home Support
RURAL FINANCIAL COUNSELLING SERVICE
Provide Small Business Financial Counselling and Primary Producers and Small Business Financial Counselling.
Available consultants:
- Derk Abberfield
Covers Gympie, Fraser Coast and Sunshine Coast
0428 755 708 | [email protected] - Craig Hilton
Covers Fraser Coast, Bundaberg and Gympie
0429 186 897 | [email protected] - Kylie Radford
Covers Sunshine Coast and Noosa
0429 525 406 | [email protected]
MONEYSMART
ASIC Resource on budgeting & simple money manager.
PETER MAC FOUNDATION
There can be many costs associated with cancer and its treatment. Concern, anxiety or worry about how to manage the financial impact of cancer is common and understandable. Knowing where to get support and the type of questions to ask can help survivors and their carers find a better quality of life. As Australia’s healthcare system is unique, this guide includes Australian resources only.
STREAM FINANCIAL SERVICE (BUDERIM)
Free initial consult (over a cup of coffee) to explore and discuss any alternative avenues to assist with your financial situation – such as superannuation insurance policies, partner’s superannuation, Centrelink payments. Appointments can be over the phone, at Bloomhill or at Stream office in Buderim.
CANCER COUNCIL
Find evidence based cancer information on prevention, research, treatment and support provided by Australia’s peak independent cancer authority.
PATIENT TRAVEL SUBSIDY SCHEME
PTSS is a Queensland Health subsidy to approved patients and carers (escorts) to assist in the cost of travel to the nearest specialist medical service that is more than 50km from the patients nearest hospital.
LEUKAEMIA FOUNDATION
A range of Blood cancer and disorder related resources, books, fact sheets, podcasts & webinars. Practical Supports like accommodation, transport, emotional support and online events.
QLD HEALTH
QLD health offers local hospital services through the PTSS. The Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS). provides financial assistance for eligible patients to access specialist medical services not available locally.
Gympie Hospital:
- PTSS office address: Main reception, Level 2, 12 Henry Street, Gympie, 4570
- Office hours: 8.30am – 4.00pm Monday – Friday
- 07 5489 8444
- [email protected]
Maleny Soldiers:
- PTSS office address: Main Reception, Hospital Road, Nambour, 4560
- Office hours: 8.00am – 4.00pm Monday – Friday
- 07 5470 5957
- [email protected]
Nambour General Hospital:
- PTSS office address: Main Reception, Hospital Road, Nambour, 4560
- Office hours: 8.00am – 4.00pm Monday – Friday
- 07 5470 5957
- [email protected]
Sunshine Coast University Hospital:
- PTSS office address: Main reception, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, 6 Doherty Street, Birtinya, 4575
- Office hours: 7.00am – 8.00pm Monday – Friday and 8.00am – 8.00pm Saturday and Sunday
- 07 5470 5957
- [email protected]
CANCER MIND CARE
A ‘one-stop-shop’ for tailored mental health support for people with cancer, their support persons, clinicians and First Nations peoples. This is a collaboration from Peter Mac, and the information is written by oncology psychologists. Via the website clients can create a personalised mental health care plan based on their personal information that tailors resources to their needs.
Website offers a range of resources for people with cancer that cover following topics: Anxiety, Body image, depression, fatigue, fear of recurrence, grief, pain, sleep problems, stress management, scanxiety, wellbeing, Carer relationships and tips, Changes in sexuality and intimacy, Common feelings and emotions
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
The Federal Government’s resource to find digital mental health resources from trusted service providers.
CANCER COUNCIL
- Counselling services: Provides free counselling service with nurse counsellors, or psychology – 6 sessions bulk-billed with a mental health care plan (MHCP).
- Mindfulness programs: Introduction to mindfulness workshops, mindfulness videos and 8 week mindfulness group (face to face and telehealth).
- Relaxation workshops: 2.5 hour workshops. Relaxation CD and booklet also available.
CANCER COUNCIL
Provide a range of hard copy and downloadable resources about specific cancers, treatments, side effects, emotional and practical issues and work, financial and legal issues. Also provide a range of podcasts and audio files on a variety of topics as well as meditations.
EVIQ
A free resource of evidence-based, consensus driven cancer treatment protocols and information for use at the point of care. eviQ is developed for the Australian context and supports health professionals in the delivery of cancer treatments. Provides treatment protocols, clinical information and side-effects and for medical oncology, radiation oncology, haematology.
AUSTRALIA CANCER TRIALS
Contains/provides information that displays the latest clinical trials in cancer care, including trials that are currently recruiting new participants.
PETER MACCALLUM CANCER CENTRE
Extensive catalogue of resources and fact sheets on range of topics including clinical trials, immunotherapy, coping with treatment – emotions and side-effects, genetics and family cancers, diet and lifestyle, sexual and reproductive health and so much more.
BCNA (Breast Cancer Network Australia)
A range of Breast cancer resources, books, fact sheets, podcasts, webinar, online network and a downloadable app for clients.
BOWEL CANCER AUSTRALIA
A range of Bowel cancer related resources, books, fact sheets, podcasts & nurse education and modules. Practical Supports like nutritionist, stoma nurisng care, peer support network and online events.
LYMPHOMA AUSTRALIA
A range of Lymphoma related resources, & fact sheets, video library and professionals resources, educational webinars and modules. Patient online forum (Closed group) for support and guidance.
LUNG FOUNDATION AUSTRALIA
Lung Foundation Australia funds life-changing research and delivers support services that give hope to people living with lung disease or lung cancer.
MYELOMA AUSTRALIA
Myeloma Australia is the only Australian myeloma specific not-for-profit organisation. We exist to support, educate, inform, empower and bring hope to people who are living with myeloma, and their loved ones. We also raise community awareness and understanding of myeloma; educate health professionals involved in the care and treatment of those living with myeloma; advocate for improved patient access to the latest treatments at affordable prices; and facilitate myeloma research in Australia.
OVARIAN CANCER AUSTRALIA
Ovarian Cancer Australia is an independent national not-for-profit organisation, supporting women diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Our focus is to provide care and support for those affected by ovarian cancer; and represent them by leading change. Our vision is to save lives and ensure no woman with ovarian cancer walks alone.
PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION AUSTRALIA
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) is a broad-based community organisation and the peak national body for prostate cancer in Australia.
PANCREATIC CANCER ALLIANCE
The mission of the Pancreatic Cancer Alliance (PCA) is to support you in your fight against pancreatic cancer. We are a local organization, leading the way in Central Massachusetts, to support patients diagnosed with this devastating illness and families affected by pancreatic cancer.
RARE CANCER AUSTRALIA
We believe that no Australian should have to go through their cancer journey alone. Over the last 10 years, the team at Rare Cancers Australia has worked to improve the lives and health outcomes of Australians living with rare, less common and complex cancers – today and into the future.
CANTEEN
Canteen supports 12–25-year-olds dealing with their own diagnosis, a close family member’s cancer or the death of a loved one.
Includes Books, guides, events and activities, and online forum.
Health Professional: 1800 835 932
Other Enquiries: 1800 226 833
Email Support
MUMMY’S WISH
Practical support and information for Mum’s with cancer. Provides great resources and information about how to talk with children about cancer, as well as help provide practical support such as house cleaning, arranging meals to be delivered, and gardening – whatever will help you during treatment and recovery. Patients can self-refer (with documentation re diagnosis), or can be referred by GP, nurse or health professional.
CARER HELP
Provides a range of information, tools, videos and articles for carers on a range of topics including death and dying, diseases, home care tips, finances and legal, health and wellbeing, grief and loss, relationships. Provides 5 distinct carer pathways for caring for someone approaching end of life with information and resources relevant to each stage.
MY AGED CARE
Eligible for Australians over the age of 65 (or over 50 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people). Access to government funded aged care services that help people live independently at home; help with housework or gardening, nursing support, transport.
QUEENSLAND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SCHEME
If you need a small amount of help to keep or regain your independence, the Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS) can help you to continue living safely in your home and actively participate in your community.
WE CAN
WeCan is an Australian supportive care website which helps people affected by cancer find the information, resources and support services they may need following a diagnosis of cancer. The site provides easy access to the many excellent resources, services and information developed by other organisations who specialise in cancer and community support. Collates resources and information based on cancer type, common concerns, and needs.
GATHER MY CREW
We’re an Australian charity and emerging movement that exist to help people to help each other. We know that human connection, and providing, or receiving, the right help at the right time can make all the difference.
SOLARIS CANCER CARE
Extensive archive of videos put out by Solaris Cancer care for people living with cancer, and carers – including meditations, mindfulness activities, guided imagery, yoga, cooking, exercises, breathing techniques, self-reflexology, financial matters, expressive art activities, make-up tutorials, etc.
